2008 September | Self Love Tips

Using Meditation for Restful Sleep

By Assistant Editor, on September 9th, 2008%

For many people meditation, or guided focus, can be the key to restful sleep. Meditation affects us in many ways: it can slow the mind, bringing our alpha waves to a rate that more closely matches our heartbeat, creating a synergy and harmony that can lull us into a relaxed state.

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Restful Sleep through Natural Herbals: Valerian

By Assistant Editor, on September 8th, 2008%

Valerian is a herbal remedy that is commonly used in other countries, such as Germany, Belgium, France, Italy and Switzerland as a relaxant and herbal remedy for sleep. This gentle herb is known to bring about natural sleep and aid in ending insomnia, without morning . . . → Read More: Restful Sleep through Natural Herbals: Valerian

Learning to say Thank You

By Assistant Editor, on September 6th, 2008%

Most of us have the phrase “thank you” drilled into our minds, creating an almost autopilot reflex to the actions of others. But that auto-response, doesn’t that leave us out of the experience?

Saying “thank you” can be fulfilling and replenishing. How can we bring this simple phrase to that level?

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Restless Sleep and Old Wive’s Tales

By Assistant Editor, on September 5th, 2008%

It seems we all know someone who’s happy to share some strange little solution that they swear works for them. Solving restless sleep does come about for just about all of us at some time or another.

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Lobelia: The Herbal Approach to Relaxation

By Assistant Editor, on September 4th, 2008%

Lobelia is one of the most potent and powerful healing herbs, according to many sources. Used in the form of a tincture, lobelia can be applied to the skin for aches and pains, and to the low back or base of the skull to aid relaxation. In The Encyclopedia . . . → Read More: Lobelia: The Herbal Approach to Relaxation

Restless Leg Syndrome can Disturb Your Sleep

By Assistant Editor, on September 3rd, 2008%

Restless leg syndrome plagued my father, with burning, aching and uncontrollable movement in his legs during a time that should have been restful and restoring. Some of the other symptoms of this -syndrome include tingling, numbness, itching, cramping, and that nerve-racking creepy feeling that you long to run away from.

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